August 8, 2026 9:05 PM

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Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Several States on Aug 9: IMD

India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall along over Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh tomorrow. Heavy rainfall is also expected over Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and parts of No...

August 8, 2026 9:03 PM

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Indian Railways Approves Daily Itarsi-Madan Mahal Passenger Train

Indian Railways has approved the introduction of the daily Train Itarsi-Madan Mahal Passenger, aimed at strengthening rail connectivity across central Madhya Pradesh. The daily passenger service will cover a distance of 242 kilometers in approximately five hours and five minutes. The train will have...

August 8, 2026 9:19 PM

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India Crosses 300 GW of Installed Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity

India has achieved a major milestone in its clean energy journey, with the country crossing 300 Gigawatts of installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity.   In a social media post, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted that India’s renewable energy capacity has sur...

August 8, 2026 8:25 PM

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Rising River Levels Trigger Fresh Flood Concerns in Odisha

Flood threat is mounting in Odisha with rising Baitarani and Salandi rivers triggering fresh concerns in Bhadrak and other low-lying areas. Several villages in Bhadrak face inundation following breaches at vulnerable points along river embankments, while rising water levels are being closely monitor...

August 8, 2026 8:04 PM

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Jharkhand Students’ Agitation Over Exam Irregularities Intensifies

The students’ agitation in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC and other competitive examinations is intensifying. The matter has now reached the Supreme Court, while talks between the state government and various student organisations are underway.    A petition has been filed in th...